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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,179.94, 568,814.23 and 240,093.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,179.94, 568,814.23 and 240,093.50 is: 331,332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,179.94 : 568,814.23 = 240,093.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,179.94/568,814.23 = 240,093.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,179.94x = 568,814.23 × 240,093.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,179.94x = 136,568,599,330.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,568,599,330.51/412,179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,332.47

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